Top Mistakes People Make While Treating Acne

Published:January 7th, 2012

No one wants to have a lifeless skin, especially skin full of acne. Available medications and natural ways of treating acne are available; yet, many people are still suffering from this depressing skin condition. Why these things happen? Most probably, people are not aware that during treatment process, something is wrong. To let them realize this fact, here are the top common mistakes which people make while treating acne:

Over scrubbing your skin while cleaning it

Too much scrubbing of your face will actually lead to more production of acne. It damages the protective barriers on the skin and promotes acne-causing germs to penetrate skin through the tiny open wounds created due to scrubbing. Instead of doing this, you can actually wash your face with tap water only and then massage it using firm circular strokes. This method does not only relax your facial muscles, but promotes proper blood circulation all over your face.

Picking at your pimples

Doing this just adds to your problem. It only prolongs the wound healing that may result in scarring on the skin. It may also become a portal of entry for more microbes that will further aggravate formation of acne.

Not checking the ingredients of acne products

This is one of the most common mistakes of all. People tend to forget checking the ingredients of the over the counter products specifically their indications and side effects. Each product has its own specifications that people must be aware of.

Stopping medications for acne abruptly

Some medications cause rebound effects when stopped abruptly. To avoid this to happen, you can taper the dosage; i.e. you can lessen the dosage or frequency of taking medication. If its three times a day, you can take it twice a day, once a day, until you finally stop it.

Depending on a single anti-acne product

It is a fact that a common way of choosing an anti-acne product by most individuals is by its popularity on media; that is why most of them depend on just one product and usually it is the most popular brand in terms of advertising. However, a product’s reaction differs in each individual. Some patients may require two or three acne medications, depending on the case and assessment by a
dermatologist.

Overuse or underuse of anti-acne product

Any medication that is used beyond the required dosage may also worsen the case.  However, taking medication less than the required dosage may also interrupt the reaction of the drug in the affected area. You have to be compliant to the instructions given by the doctor so as to achieve the desired result that you want.

Anticipating abrupt reaction of medication

 Acne treatment cannot happen overnight. Don’t expect that you’ll be acne-free after taking medication once or twice. You need to be patient. Sometimes, it takes up to six weeks before the medication show any response on the affected area.

Self-medication is harmful

While self medicating it happens quite often that you may chose the wrong medication due to lack of sufficient knowledge. What
happens is that the situation gets worse instead of getting better.

To achieve a youthful, glowing and acne-free skin, avoid these common mistakes. Be meticulous, critical-thinker and patient every time. Don’t rush things.

 

 

 

 

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